Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Chapter 40 Even Golden Core cultivators sell courses? (Please continue reading)

"The sermon is about to begin, those who haven't come in yet, hurry up and come in!"

"Stop pushing! Stop pushing! There's really no more room!"

"The magic circle is about to close, oh dear!"

"You bastard, stop riding on my head and get off me!"

"Fellow Daoist, let's squeeze in. The Golden Core cultivator will be here soon. Don't get angry. If you get kicked out, you'll waste those twenty low-grade spirit stones. It's not worth it."

A rogue cultivator chuckled, then climbed onto the other's shoulders and got a good view of the distance.

Yu Changsheng arrived early, and because he was wearing the clothes of the Myriad Manifestations Sect, he got a good spot.

"There are so many people here. The venue can hold 10,000 people, but it's probably packed with at least 20,000 now."

Yu Changsheng glanced at the dense crowd. Besides the rogue cultivators from the Fish Market, there were also miscellaneous disciples from the Myriad Manifestations Sect. Almost half of the Qi Refining stage cultivators had come to join the fun.

After all, this is a Golden Core cultivator. Normally, they can't even see a Foundation Establishment expert. It's normal for them to crowd around if they can see a Golden Core cultivator.

"Quiet!"

On the jade platform, a disciple from the Magic Peak loudly reprimanded someone before casting a spell to shut down the formation, isolating the inside from the outside, so that those outside could no longer hear the sounds from inside.

He then respectfully bowed to the side and exclaimed, "Welcome, Golden Core Immortal!"

"Whoosh!"

A giant blue lotus blooms on the jade platform, its blue glow illuminating the entire square, making it appear like a dream.

A tall, imposing man, dressed in pristine white robes, with an air of arrogance between his brows, slowly emerged from the lotus.

He exuded a powerful aura that pressed down on the hearts of the scattered cultivators as if it were a tangible force.

That indifferent gaze seemed to disregard everything in the world.

"Greetings, Master!"

The crowd in the front row bowed in unison and shouted.

Even Yu Changsheng was affected by this atmosphere and bowed as well, secretly sighing in his heart.

As expected of a Golden Core cultivator, this scene is truly high-class!

The Golden Core cultivator glanced at the crowd, then sat cross-legged on the jade platform and said, "I am Mu Chengping from the Magic Peak. I recently broke through to the Golden Core realm and comprehended the magnificence of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. Therefore, I am holding this lecture to give everyone a chance to gain something from it."

After Mu Chengping finished speaking, the faces of the rogue cultivators all showed expressions of ecstasy.

The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth!

This is more precious than any treasure!

Legend has it that a rogue cultivator once heard the teachings of a Nascent Soul master, sat under the Bodhi tree and attained enlightenment overnight, after which his cultivation level soared!

For cultivators like them, whose spiritual roots are mostly mixed, if they could comprehend the Dao even once, they would die without regret!

Yu Changsheng looked at the enthusiastic rogue cultivators around him and shook his head inwardly.

Enlightenment is not so easy. Ordinary rogue cultivators simply cannot understand it. Not everyone is a legendary protagonist. It would be better to talk about something practical.

"This sermon will last only one hour. During this time, no one is allowed to record it with a recording stone or make any noise. Otherwise, you will be expelled."

As he spoke, Mu Chengping pointed a finger into the air, and immediately runes flew out, forming a restriction. Anyone who made a loud noise would be removed from the formation, and any treasures acquired would become ineffective.

Yu Changsheng tried, but even the treasure bag was difficult to open; the only thing unaffected was the system space.

"Alright, let's begin."

Mu Chengping waved his hand gently, his voice echoing across the square like a resounding bell.

Everyone listened intently, straining their ears, not wanting to miss a single word.

"There are countless paths to Tao, each as vast as the ocean. All things in heaven and earth have their reasons for existing, including cultivators. Any sentient being with thought can understand the truth of cultivation if they can comprehend even a little of its mysteries."

"Cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. The struggle for the Great Dao is extremely cruel. To stand out from the crowd, you must observe the essence, not just look at the surface through the fog."

"We who study the Tao have only learned some of its methods. We should have reverence for the Great Tao and constantly observe and comprehend its mysteries from the 'nothingness.' Therefore, meditation and calming the mind are the foundation for enlightenment, and we must cleanse ourselves of any negative energy."

Yu Changsheng did not expect Mu Chengping to speak in such a simple and easy-to-understand way, which was completely unlike what he had imagined—speaking the truth and being difficult to comprehend.

These contents are mainly about the basics of cultivating Taoist methods, which is what rogue cultivators lack. They fight and kill every day for resources, and have unknowingly lost their original intentions.

Therefore, although this content is very basic, it is enough for independent cultivators in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages to avoid many detours and remove the inner demons that hinder their progress.

"I see, I'm so sorry, Brother Wan!"

"I am a coward who values ​​my life and fears death. I never intended to betray others. I was forced into this situation; the fault lies entirely with me!"

"I'm afraid I'll only ever reach the peak of Qi Refining in this lifetime."

"I want to go to the mortal world, I want to experience it all again!"

"My path to immortality has strayed, but even unorthodox paths are still paths. The True Man didn't say it was impossible. Living in this world, without the protection of a sect or the guidance of senior masters, how can I cultivate in peace!"

"Since I've already decided to kill, I'll kill my way to the end and prove my path to enlightenment through slaughter!"

In the square, there were remorseful rogue cultivators and unrepentant tribulation cultivators, and their heartfelt words seemed to reach the ears of the Golden Core True Person on the Jade Platform.

Mu Chengping stood up and sighed.

"This concludes the sermon. Anyone with questions may raise their hand, and I will randomly select one to answer."

As soon as he finished speaking, the cultivators who were still pondering were awakened and raised their hands high.

"That one, do you have any questions?" Mu Chengping casually pointed to a cultivator.

"I... I would like to ask the Master for guidance. We rogue cultivators have no cultivation techniques or lineages; we only know a few simple spells. How can we attain enlightenment like the Master?" the cultivator asked nervously.

Mu Chengping pondered for a moment, then raised his palm with his five fingers pointing upwards.

"I was once a rogue cultivator myself, and it was only through the favor of the seniors at the Magic Peak that I was able to transform. But who says that rogue cultivators cannot attain enlightenment?"

"Even the simplest spells contain an understanding of the Dao. Don't underestimate those predecessors who created spells. As long as you master one spell and concentrate on it, spells will become your Dao. That's why I was valued by the seniors of the Spell Peak."

"For example, this fireball technique. I mastered it when I was at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and understood its true principles. Now, even with just a little Qi Refining stage mana, I can achieve the same level!"

After saying that, flames emerged from Mu Chengping's five fingers, and then the flames magnified and rose in front of everyone, like five big suns that enveloped everyone high up!

The scorching, suffocating flames horrified everyone.

Yu Changsheng was drenched in sweat, staring intently at the five fireballs high above him, his heart filled with shock.

"Is that a fireball spell? It's more like a solar flare!"

Just as everyone was starting to feel the strain, Mu Chengping put away the fireball and said solemnly, "The Dao must be found by oneself, and it is integrated into all things. If you can find a Dao that suits you, even a mere fireball can be invincible in the world."

"Very well, I have pity on the world. Those who wish to hear my sermons again may come here next month to purchase tickets."

After speaking, Mu Chengping flicked his sleeves, and the array lit up, causing the stars to shift and the constellations to move.

Everyone vanished from the square and instantly returned to the streets of Fish Market, utterly astonished.

"Thank you, Golden Core Master!" Someone knelt down and kowtowed towards the distance, tears streaming down their face as they walked away, seemingly lost in thought.

"This Golden Core cultivator's explanation is excellent; I'll definitely come again next month!"

"I'll return to Haoyue City immediately to inform my relatives and friends to come and listen to the Master's sermon!"

"You all gained some insights? Why do I feel like I didn't learn anything?"

"That's because you lack comprehension!"

"That's right, that's right, you and I can't be generalized."

Yu Changsheng watched them leave, raised his finger, and a spark appeared at the tip of his finger.

He recalled Mu Chengping's words.

"Can a fireball spell be that powerful?"

(End of this chapter)